Senior Sous Chef (Banquet)

CONRAD SINGAPORE ORCHARD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Singapore is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to plan and manage day-to-day culinary operations in the Banquet and Cold Kitchen, upholding the high standards of the hotel. You will be the brains behind kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, delicious service and bringing our culinary vision to life.

As a senior member, you will lead daily kitchen activities, train staff, monitor sanitation (HACCP), collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus, and ensure food quality and presentation meets the

Qualifications

• Good command of written and spoken English to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in reputable restaurants or five-star hotels. International work experience would be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards in the food service and hospitality industry. HACCP certification would be an advantage.
• A qualification in Culinary Arts or an equivalent relevant certification is required.
• Demonstrated leadership, training, team motivation and communication skills.
• Good public relations and marketing skills would be an advantage.
• Strong wine knowledge would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all employees during set-up, service and breakdown for each meal period.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Hilton and local regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. HACCP
• Work together with the Executive Chef/Chef De Cuisine in preparing marketing plan throughout the year.
• Verify that all scheduled staff is present and signed-in.
• Ensure training is occurring on an ongoing basis with all employees.
• Maintain discipline and motivation for employees.
• Ensure proper training is given to all line cooks.
• Actively work with managers, stewarding, and engineering in having a smooth operation.
• Ensure kitchen employees are storing food properly, following a 'FIFO' system.
• Assume full responsibility in the absence of the Executive Chef and/or Chef De Cuisine.
• Participate in the scheduling and performance evaluation of kitchen employees.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Perform other tasks or projects assigned by hotel management and staff.
• Support other kitchen department when required.
• Able to prepare seasonal menu.
• Work together with the Executive Chef/Chef De Cuisine in preparing menus.
• Control all food preparation/storage.
• Ensure the service and food prepared are up to Hotel's standard.
• Requisite all food items needed daily from the food storeroom in concert with all cooks.
• Verify the taste and presentation of food produced prior to meal periods.
• Communicate and delegate the production schedule for the day, collating quantities to be produced from the forecast and for the next day's banquet function sheets.
• Expedite orders on the line.
• Inspect and supervise the sanitation and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure that proper work orders are made and follow up accordingly.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

English proficiency

Team motivation

Education

Culinary Arts certification

Job description

The Senior Sous Chef is responsible for planning and managing day to day culinary operations in Banquet Kitchen and Cold Kitchen while upholding to the high standards set by the hotel.

Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! You'll be the brains behind the kitchen operations, making sure everything runs smoothly and deliciously. You are also a key player in bringing our culinary vision to life. As a Senior Sous Chef , you're not just leading daily kitchen operations - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

People

• Supervise all employees during set-up, service and breakdown for each meal period.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Hilton and local regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. HACCP
• Work together with the Executive Chef/Chef De Cuisine in preparing marketing plan throughout the year.
• Verify that all scheduled staff is present and signed-in.
• Ensure training is occurring on an ongoing basis with all employees.
• Maintain discipline and motivation for employees.
• Ensure proper training is given to all line cooks.
• Actively work with managers, stewarding, and engineering in having a smooth operation.
• Ensure kitchen employees are storing food properly, following a 'FIFO' system.
• Assume full responsibility in the absence of the Executive Chef and/or Chef De Cuisine.
• Participate in the scheduling and performance evaluation of kitchen employees.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Perform other tasks or projects assigned by hotel management and staff.
• Support other kitchen department when required.

Product

• Able to prepare seasonal menu.
• Work together with the Executive Chef/Chef De Cuisine in preparing menus.
• Control all food preparation/storage.
• Ensure the service and food prepared are up to Hotel's standard.
• Requisite all food items needed daily from the food storeroom in concert with all cooks.
• Verify the taste and presentation of food produced prior to meal periods.
• Communicate and delegate the production schedule for the day, collating quantities to be produced from the forecast and for the next day's banquet function sheets.
• Expedite orders on the line.
• Inspect and supervise the sanitation and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure that proper work orders are made and follow up accordingly.

Profit

• Control labor and food costs.
• Perform daily storeroom inspections of all walk-in refrigerators to ensure that proper rotation of food is done.
• Assist the storeroom Receiving Clerk in reviewing the quality of goods received as necessary.
• Review the refrigerator areas of the kitchen and storerooms to ensure the proper usage of merchandise.
• Inform and keep the Executive Chef/Chef De Cuisine up-to-date on problems and irregularities and recommends courses of action.
• Monitor and control the labor maximize productivity to produce a quality product while adhering to labor standards.
• Monitor and control the food cost by creative menu planning, keeping waste to a minimum.
• Assist in the development of a safe and clean working environment

Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

• A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing.
• Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes.
• A sense of Ownership and accountability.
• And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• Good command of written and spoken English to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in reputable restaurants or five-star hotels. International work experience would be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards in the food service and hospitality industry. HACCP certification would be an advantage.
• A qualification in Culinary Arts or an equivalent relevant certification is required.
• Demonstrated leadership, training, team motivation and communication skills.
• Good public relations and marketing skills would be an advantage.
• Strong wine knowledge would be an advantage.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with